Talon
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Anti Tank
Inspiration
First Strike
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
Domination
Treasure Hunter
Sudden Impact
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Talon's spells Wound champions and large monsters, stacking up to 3 times. When Talon attacks a champion with 3 stacks of Wound, they bleed for heavy damage over time.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 9s | 0s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 9s | 0s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 6s | 8.5s | 0s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 6s | 8s | 0s | 1m20 |
| 16 | 6s | 7s | 0s | 1m |
| 18 | 6s | 7s | 0s | 1m |
The passive (Blade's End) procs on the 3rd ability hit — 2 spells + auto triggers a massive bleed. The quick combo is W then Q then auto.
E (Assassin's Path) lets you vault over walls — use it for impossible roams through the jungle.
R (Shadow Assault) makes you invisible and the blades deal damage going out and coming back — converge the blades on the target.
Talon is a roaming assassin: push the wave and roam with E over walls for surprise ganks.
Playing as Talon
Tips to maximize your impact
The passive (Blade's End) procs on the 3rd ability hit — 2 spells + auto triggers a massive bleed. The quick combo is W then Q then auto.
E (Assassin's Path) lets you vault over walls — use it for impossible roams through the jungle.
R (Shadow Assault) makes you invisible and the blades deal damage going out and coming back — converge the blades on the target.
Talon is a roaming assassin: push the wave and roam with E over walls for surprise ganks.
Playing against Talon
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Ward the walls and passages: Talon roams by vaulting over walls with E, regular wards aren't enough.
His W is his main lane poke: dodge it and he lacks damage.
Talon scales poorly into late game: if he doesn't snowball, he becomes useless.
Armor is effective: all his damage is AD. Zhonya's is excellent against him.
Stats with Talon
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Stats against Talon
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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